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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 2017
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2009
Peter Delputte, Kortrijk, BE;
Hans Nauwynck, Zomergem, BE;
Iris Delrue, De Pinte, BE;
Merijn Vanhee, Assebroek, BE;
Peter Delputte, Kortrijk, BE;
Hans Nauwynck, Zomergem, BE;
Iris Delrue, De Pinte, BE;
Merijn Vanhee, Assebroek, BE;
Universiteit Gent, Ghent, BE;
Abstract
The invention relates generally to the field of virology. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for determining the effect of a viral inactivation procedure on the antigenicity of the inactivated virus, in particular, for a virus that is a member of the family Arteriviridae or Coronaviridae or Asfarviridae, in particular, for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV). The invention further provides methods to determine the antigenicity of an inactivated virus as well as methods to screen for anti-viral compounds using any one of the aforementioned methods. Methods of using the inactivated and immunogenic virus thus obtained, in particular, in the manufacture of a vaccine, are also provided by the present invention.